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While in camp at Bolivar Hights word was brought in that a Confederate officer was visiting at a place about six miles dis- tant. A midnight raid was ordered, the raiders taking passage in army wagons. the mules being driven to their full capacity of speed. Arriving at the place the house was surrounded and the Confederate of- ficer duly arrested and honored with a cart ride into camp. He proved to be a full- fledged major, a dapper little fellow in a new uniform. He was merely on a visit to his best girl, and, being a good fellow, was, to the best of my recollection, al- lowed to escape.
A few weeks later the Twenty-eighth re- crossed the Potomac, going into camp near Sandy Hook, and doing guard duty along the line of the river between that place and Point of Rocks.
TEMPERANCE WORK CONNECTED WITH THE TWENTY-EIGHTH NEW YORK.
By W. H. CRAMPTON, Company A.
T THIS article will necessarily be im- perfect and incomplete in many respects. I am away from home and without any records whatever to refresh my memory as to circumstances, dates, names, etc., therefore much will be omitted
that properly belongs to this branch of our history.
On the arrival of our regiment at Albany, N. Y., in May, 1861, realizing the special temptation and danger to which our boys would be subjected from strong drink,
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SONS OF TEMPERANCE IN THE ARMY.
I drew up and circulated a temperance pledge in which the signers agreed not to drink any intoxicating beverage during their absence from home in the army. This pledge was signed by about one hun- dred and fifty members of the regiment. There is no doubt but what its influence was most healthy and timely in that it was the means of preventing the formation of drinking habits on the part of many.
There were in the regiment active mem- bers of the order of the Sons of Temper- ance from Lockport, Medina and Akron. On consultation it was decided best to establish a division of the order in the regiment. In accord with this decision I wrote Wilson Hoag, the Grand Scribe of Western New York Grand Division Sons of Temperance, and a charter with supplies was immediately forwarded to us with full authority to organize, and " Federal Divi- sion No. 2, S. of T." was duly instituted.
The following officers were elected : W. H. Crampton, Worthy Patriarch ; Almon M. Graham, Deputy ; George W. Tucker, Worthy Associate ; Samuel Williams, Chap- lain ; James Atwood, Recording Scribe ; James F. Dunham, Treasurer ; Enos Whit- more, Conductor ; William Fox, Guard ; Hugh Dunham, Sentinel.
This division had a varied experience. When in camp it met usually in some dwelling which had been deserted by the rebs on the advance of the Union Army. On account of constant change in location it was impossible to hold meetings with the regularity found under other circumstances, but we managed to keep alive an active temperance organization, holding meetings every week when not on the march.
· At the battle of Cedar Mountain this society lost many of its most active mem- bers as well as its charter, books, etc. Almon M. Graham, who was at this time the Worthy Patriarch, ordered a new set of supplies and the work of the division was continued until the regiment was mustered out.
There is no estimating the amount of good done or the value of the work of this temperance organization. It is certain, however, that a goodly number of young
men through its influence were saved from the formation of drinking habits and re- turned to their homes and have grown to manhood unstained and unfettered by intemperance.
When it is remembered that in those early days of the War whisky was dealt out by the Government as one of our regular rations (thought to be necessary), some idea of the firmness required to main- tain a pledge of total abstinence may be conceived. The members of this temper- ance organization received their allowance of whisky with their other rations, but as they could not, in keeping with their prin- ciples, use it or give it others to use, it was thrown upon the ground where it could do no harm.
This action caused a deep sigh of regret upon the part of some who disliked to see the precious liquid wasted. But the Sons of Temperance were firm and this action was repeated as often as rations were issued.
There are many pleasant incidents con- nected with the meetings held in deserted rebel mansions, again in barns and at times in the open field ; but space will not permit me to particularize. I will only refer to one amusing incident. While the regi- ment was encamped near Frederick, Mary- land, a large number of the members ob- tained passes to visit a division of the Sons at Frederick. These passes were readily granted by the commanding officer, know- ing that the members of this organization would not bring whisky into camp (this was the chief thing to guard against), but on the return of the members to the regi- ment at midnight, they were subjected to as rigid a search for whisky bottles as though they had been old soakers ; but not any of the "critter " was found and the members all reached their quarters sober and in their right minds, having had a pleasant social time, notwithstanding the delay caused by the enforcement of the general order to the guards not to allow any whisky to be brought into camp.
I need not add that the members of this society always upheld the impartial en- forcement of this prohibition whisky order.
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TWENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT N. Y. S. VOLUNTEERS.
THE ARMY MULE.
By J. BYRON LOVELL, Company C.
A FTER a great amount of historical research we cannot find that this noble animal has been written up as is eminently proper should be done. Every soldier who served with the mule in the Army will concede the fact that he was patient, faithful, thankful for favors, par- ticularly those derived through the quar- termaster. That within his hairy hide was wrapped up all that is great and noble in animal creation. He was endowed with great endurance, perversity, stubbornness, trickery, fraud, hypocrisy and more pure cussedness than any other animal in crea- tion. When you fondle or pet him, and try to be his friend he was liable to remind you with a kick, either with fore or hind
foot - both of which were quickly utilized for this purpose-that your friendship was not desirable. But, noble beast, with all your faults we loved you well. When on the march did you not, through hot and cold, wet and mud, bring us succor in our time of need. You seldom failed. Then, on the masterly retreats of Banks, Pope, Hooker, etc., did you not, by your per- severance and arduous activity, save for the Government thousands of dollars of property which, but for you, would have fallen into the hands of our enemies, thereby adding to our discomfiture and disgrace. For all that you did we thank you. We close by saying, "Long live the mule."
"OLD CHARLEY."
From the Lockport Journal, February 11, 1886.
A VETERAN of the late War passed away last week in Hartland. A good warrior he was, one who has marched under Southern summer skies and bivouacked in the mud of Virginia winters. He was with the Twenty-eighth New York at Cedar Mountain and braved the leaden storm of Antietam. He never wore shoulder straps and bore no official rank or title. This hero remained to the last just "Old Charley."
Charley fairly served his time, for he was eight years old when he went with Col. E. F. Brown to the war in 1861. Shortly after he became the property of Captain C. L. Skeels, who rode him through the streets when the town of Lockport turned
out to welcome its returning soldiers in 1863. Charley went to Hartland with two Virginia. comrades of lesser degree. " Pedro," a Spanish donkey, and " Dash." a Beaufort pointer. For years Charley was the children's pet, but of late he has lived a retired life, appearing only on state
occasions such as the parade of C. L. Skeels Post G. A. R., when he carried him- self as proudly as in old military days. He now lies where reveille will not arouse him or the sunset gun startle him. It is to be hoped that in an equine hereafter. when he appears on dress parade, his beautiful cream uniform will bear at least a colonel's epaulets !
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PROCEEDINGS OF REUNION, 1896.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REUNION, Twenty-eighth Regiment New York State Volunteers, ALBION, N. Y., MAY 22, 1896.
OFFICERS FOR 1896 AND '97.
President, GEO. IRISH, 105 Pearl Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Vice-President, JOSEPH PHILLIPS, 58 Genesee Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Secretary and Treasurer, C. W. BOYCE, 930 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Color Bearer, JOHN T. GAILOR, Lockport, N. Y.
THE thirty-fifth annual reunion of the Twenty- eighth Regiment New York Volunteers was held at Albion, N. Y., May 22 1896. The day was a most delightful one ; nature seemed to wel- come the survivors of the organization with her brightest smiles. The comrades arrived early in the morning, and were met at the depot by the Vice-President of the society, Mr. William Collins, upon whom had fallen the entire charge of the ar- rangements for the meeting, owing to the death of the President, Captain David Hardie. Sergeant Collins was untiring in his efforts to make the re- union a success in every particular. The com- rades and their friends received every attention possible at his hands.
The members were escorted to the Orleans House, which was finely decorated for the occasion, where they were received by General Benjamin Flagler, who stood in the doorway to welcome them, having come on from New York especially to meet his comrades and keep his record good of attending every one of the thirty-five reunions which the regiment has held since its organization. An hour was very pleasantly passed in social greetings. Some of the comrades had not met before since their discharge from the service, and the many pleasant and sad memories springing from their associations as brothers in arms were recalled. Every one referred to the admirable qualities of Captain Hardie, whose presence was so sadly missed. The reunion this year had been appointed at Albion on his invitation and request, and all knew how much he would have enjoyed greeting his old comrades could he have been present.
At ten o'clock the members assembled in the G. A. R. Hall, which had been kindly tendered for the use of the society.
The absence of Colonel Brown was regretted by all. as he had been expected; but no word had been received from him, and it was feared he would not be present ; but soon after the organization of the meeting his familiar form was seen at the door, and he was received with the clapping of hands, and three hearty cheers by the men he had led during the War, and between whom and himself
there still exists such a close bond of attach- ment. By making an extra effort he had reached the reunion, and his firm step and strong band- grasp, indicated that his seventy-three years had not materially lessened his vital forces. He seemed as strong and vigorous as when he made his fare- well address to the " boys " thirty-three years ago.
The colonel is still Inspector-General of the United States Homes for Disabled Volunteer Sol- diers, which are under the able management of General W. B. Franklin, President of the Board. Colonel Brown had for several weeks been at the headquarters at Hartford. Conn ; but was on his way to the Pacific States, making his usual tour of inspection.
The meeting was called to order by Sergeant William Collins, Vice-President. The Secretary, C. W. Boyce, called the roll, and the following comrades answered to their names :
Col. E. F. Brown, Dayton, O.
Sergt .- Maj. C. B. Gillam, Byron, N. Y.
BAND.
S. P. Lapham.
Hornellsville, N. Y.
E. B. Whitmore, . Rochester. N. Y.
COMPANY A.
Gen. Benjamin Flagler, Niagara Falls, N. Y.
J. W. Little, Lockport, N. Y.
John S. Chambers, Lockport, N. Y.
John T. Gailor,
. Lockport, N. Y.
COMPANY B.
James Goggin, Lockport, N. Y.
Michael Finnegan Lockport, N. Y.
: Robert Irving,
. Lockport, N. Y.
COMPANY C.
N. E. G. Wadhams, Suspension Bridge, N. Y.
H. A. Collins, Pekin, N. Y.
Amos K. Welsher, Hartland, N. Y.
W. H. Gaskill,
Wilson, N. Y.
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J. Byron Lovell, Lockport, N. Y.
William Luif, Northridge, N. Y.
Joseph Lee, Burlington, N. J.
Albert Richardson, Lockport, N. Y.
William E. Minard, Marathon, N. Y.
George B. Swick,
Pekin, N. Y.
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COMPANY D.
F. B. Seeley, . Lockport, N. Y.
C. W. Boyce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
John Kugler,
Lockport, N. Y.
Ziba Roberts. E. Shelby, N. Y.
John A. Smith, Shelby Centre, N. Y.
Robert Mortimer,
. Rochester, N. Y.
COMPANY F.
James F. Bennett,
Alexander, N. Y.
Erastus Peck,
. Brockport, N. Y.
COMPANY G.
W. M. Kenyon, . . Rochester, N. Y.
William Collins,
. Albion, N. Y.
Jacob Young,
Niagara Falls, N. Y.
E. C. Gould, .
Hindsburgh, N. Y.
Benjamin Barker,
Fair Haven, N. Y.
COMPANY I.
George Irish, Buffalo, N Y.
COMPANY K.
Norman O. Allen, . Lockport, N. Y.
H. A. Jameson, . North Tonawanda, N. Y.
Frank O. Mckinney, Lockport, N. Y.
Joseph Phillips, . Buffalo, N. Y.
The visiting ladies, comrades and citizens present were :
Mrs. F. B. Seeley, Lockport, N. Y.
Mrs. George B. Swick, Pekin, N. Y.
Mrs. H Colton, .
Pendleton Centre, N. Y.
Mrs. C. W. Boyce, . Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. H. H. Boyce, . Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. W. M. Kenyon,
Rochester, N. Y.
Miss Ada Whitmore, Rochester, N. Y.
Mrs. S. P. Lapham, Hornellsville, N. Y.
Mrs. E. C. Gould, Hindsburgh, N. Y.
Mrs. J. R. Young,
Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Miss Clara Young, Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Mrs. V. C. June, Albion, N. Y.
Miss A. C. King, Albion, N. Y.
Mrs. J. A. Smith, Shelby Centre, N. Y.
Mrs. J. F. Bennett. . Alexander, N. Y.
Mrs. H. S. Perkins, Byron, N. Y.
Mrs. C. B Gillam, .
Byron, N. Y.
Mrs. R. Mortimer, Rochester, N. Y. Maj. Thomas Bell, 8th N. Y. Cavalry, Brooklyn, N. Y.
William Cobb, IsIst N. Y Medina, N. Y.
Col. H. Bowen, 151st N. Medina, N. Y.
H. H. Bowen, 8th N. Y. H. A. Medina, N. Y. Luke Tower, Sth N. Y. H. A. .
Youngstown, N. Y. Sergt. F. Ellicott, Cothran's Battery,
Eagie Harbor, N .. Y. Maj. E. M. Spaulding, 8th N. Y. H. A., Albion, N. Y. O. H. Taylor, 8th N. Y. H. A., . Albion, N. Y. C. Phipany, 8th N. Y. H. A .. . Albion, N. Y. E. W. Phillips, Sth N. Y. H. A., Yates, N. Y.
George S. Hutchinson, Albion, N. Y.
Hon. Dean F. Currie, Albion, N. Y.
Dr. J. G. Dolley, . Albion, N. Y.
Rev. Dr. Fluhrer, Albion, N. Y.
Rev. L. A. Stevens, Albion, N. Y.
B. A. Osborne, Editor Herald
Albion, N. Y.
H. F. Cady, .
Albion, N. Y.
Oliver Clark,
W. J. Brown,
H. H. Boyce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
T. O. Castle,
Wellsville, N. Y.
On motion, it was decided that the question of selecting a place for holding our next reunion be left to the comrades instead of referring it to a committee. The Secretary was instructed to call the roll and each be requested to signify the place of his choice, which result gave Buffalo twenty votes, Rochester four, and Niagara Falls two. Buffalo was then made the unanimous choice of the society.
The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year :
President, George Irish, Buffalo, N. Y.
Vice-President. Joseph Phillips, Buffalo, N. Y.
Sec'v and Treas'r, C. W. Boyce, Buffalo, N. Y
Color Bearer, . J. T. Gailor, Lockport, N. Y.
It was decided by vote that the Secretary should have the care of the album. The following per- sons, residing at the several localities mentioned, were elected, whose duty it shall be on hearing of the death of any member of our organization to cause notices to be published in the papers of said places, that surviving members may attend the funeral of any deceased comrade, and whose duty it shall also be to notify the Secretary of said death, sending any facts that may be used in the prepara- tion of obituary notices :
N. E. G. Wadhams, Niagara Falls.
J. H. Boyd, . Lewiston.
William Collins,
Albion.
H. Padelford,
Canandaigua.
J. B. Lovell, .
Lockport.
John Bacon, .
Medina.
J. F. Bennett,
Batavia.
J. Waller,
Monticello.
The Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were then called for, which, on motion, were accepted and ordered printed in the minutes. They were as follows :
SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR IS95 AND '96.
Names on Roster at last report, . 2.44
2
Added since-(the following, whose addresses were not previously known), IS CAPT. H. H. MAPES Co. C, Emporia, Kan. HENRY HADEN, Co. C, . . Corrunna, Mich. JOSEPH LEE, Co. C, Burlington, N. J. HENRY PETERS, Co. C. . Gothenburg, Neb. ALBERT RICHARDSON, Co. C. Lockport, N. Y. CHAS. A. SMITH, Co. C, . Togus, Me.
JOHN CLARK, Co. D, Olympus, Iowa. ROBERT MORTIMER, Co. D, Rochester, N. Y. MARTIN MALONEY, Co. D. . . Chicago, Ill.
S. P. QUICK, Co. E., Rochester, N. Y. PORTER L. HOWARD, Co. F, Kansas City, Mo. BENJ. BARKER, Co. G, . Fair Haven, N. Y. CHARLES FERDUN, Co. G, . Allegan, Mich.
E. C. GOULD, Co. G,
Hindsburg, N. Y.
W. A. LOVETT, Co. H, Newark, Ohio. H. LOUNSBURY, Co. H, . Fort Bennett, S. D. MARTIN LANE, Co. H, Shelton, Neb.
KEARON BROPHY, Co. K, Easton, Mich.
Total, 204 Lost. by death (as per obituary report), 10
Dropped, . .
2-12
PALMER COLTON, Co. B. Buckland, O, JACOB P. FAUROT, Co. E, Rising City, Neb. (whose letters have been returned marked "unclaimed.")
Present number on Roster, 252
It will be seen by the above that, notwithstand- ing the large number who have died the past year. there are now on the Secretary's books six more names than were reported last year. It is very gratifying that the new addresses of these comrades have been found ; and the Secretary urges the co- operation of all members to send the address of any survivor they may know, whose name is not , published on our list. This is our only source
J. Cornwell,
Lyndonville, N. Y.
'aterport, N. Y.
Jeddo, N. Y.
Added last year,
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from which to recruit our rapidly depleting ranks ; and these "absent and unaccounted for " comrades, should be looked up, and invited to join our association.
It is the earnest wish of the Secretary that the publication of the History, l'ictures, Roster, etc., will tend to keep alive the friendships and memories of the past, and help in some small degree to main- tain the true spirit of our organization - which is one of " mutual sympathy and good will."
Sincerely your comrade,
C. W. BOYCE, Secretary.
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR IS95 AND '96.
Paid for Printing Invitations. $ 4 00
..
Badges, 6.00
.. · Report of Proceedings, 56 43
Postage, 12.00
.. ". Electrotypes, 6 00
Balance from last year, 14 63
Total Expenses, $99 06 Cash received from Comrades and Friends, by mail and at Reunion, as per itemized
list,
$04.24
Balance,
$ 1 82
Paid subsequently by a Comrade, 4.82
C. W. BOYCE, Treasurer.
The Obituary Committee reported the following memorial resolutions on deceased comrades for the year, which was, on motion, adopled and ordered printed.
REPORT OF THE OBITUARY COM- MITTEE.
The year that has passed since our last reunion, has been a sad one to our regimental association. More members have died than in any previous year since the War.
Nine comrades, with whom we have yearly met, or, from whom we have received words of greeting, have been summoned by the hand of death ; and with their immediate relatives. and many friends. we to-day, mourn their loss, and pay our tribute of deep respect to their memory :
Corporal, PETER GUELPH, Company G. Died at Brockport, N. Y., July 4, 1695.
EDWIN A. BOWEN, Company D. Died at Joliet, Ill., August IS, IS95.
A. B. MERVILLE, Company A. Died near New Cumberland, W. Va., October 24, 1595
Quarter-Master Sergeant. GEO E SWAN. Died at Newburgh, N. Y., November S. 1895
CIAS. O. INGALLS, Company I. Died at Niagara Falls, N. Y., December 14, 1595.
HAMILTON T. HOLDEN, Company C. Died at Lockport, N. Y., December 19, 1895.
SYLVESTER C. TRIPP, Co. D. Died at Coleman, Mo., February 22, 1396.
Captain, DAVID HARDIE, Company G. Died at Albion, N. Y., March 26, 1396.
Lieutenant, JEREMIAH LONG, Company A. Died at Los Angelos, Col., April 3. 1596.
Surgeon, A. M. HELMER. Died at Milwaukee, Wis., April 20, 1896.
CORPORAL PETER GUELPH was an honored mem- ber of our regiment. He was wounded in the battle of Antietam, and taken prisoner at Chancellors- ville Hle re-enlisted in Company C First New York Veleran Cavalry, and was promoted to Ser- geant, serving in that capacity in all the battles. in which this regiment participated with credit to bim- self and satisfaction to the officers and men of that command. Companions in arms from each of these regiments bore him to his grave, and fired the usual salute over his remains. His home had been at Brockport since the War, where he was a well- known and respected citizen.
EDWIN A. BOWEN, as soldier or citizen, was loved by all who knew him. No braver soldier, nor kinder friend, belonged to the regiment. He was taken prisoner at Cedar Mountain, when desper- ately fighting in the hand-to-hand conflict in the woods. Ile re-enlisted subsequent to his service in the Twenty - eighth in the Second New York Mounted Rifles, in which regiment he served until the close of the War. His comrades in that organ- ization also attest to his fine soldierly qualities. His business, at his home, in Joliet, Ill , was that of a civil engineer. He was known as one of the best in the city, and esteemed by a wide circle of friends.
A. B. MERVILLE's death was extremely sad and very sudden. He was burned to death in his office in the gas and oil district of Western Virginia. He was an industrious, hardworking man, a good citi- zen. and loved by all. As a soldier in the Twenty- eighth his record was the very best; always per- forming his duties faithfully and well.
QUARTERMASTER-SERGEANT GEO, E. Swan was originally a member of Company H, but later was detailed in the quartermaster's department. and finally made quartermaster-sergeant of the regiment on December 1, IS62. He was a good soldier, a faithful officer, discharging his duties with zeal and ability. Since the war he resided at Newburgh, N. Y., where he was an officer and a great favorite of the S. W. Fullerton Post, G. A. R., No. 58, Department of New York.
C. O. INGALLS had for many years been blind, and yet he often attended the reunions of this regi- ment and was interested in all the proceedings. His record in the army was that of a good soldier. He joined the regiment at its organization, and served with Company I till mustered out at the ex- piration of its term of enlistment. He was always ready for duty, and never feared to face the enemy.
HAMILTON T. HOLDEN enlisted November 19, IS61, in Company C, and served with the regiment until mustered out June 2. 1863. He was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., May 25, 1862, and paroled June 9, 1862. His home since the war was at Lockport, N. Y .. where he has been in the employ of the Holly Manufacturing Company until seven years ago, when his health failed. As a brave soldier, he was faithful in the discharge of his duties ; and, as a citizen, industrious and respected by his neighbors and friends.
COMRADE TRIPP was one of the youngest mem- bers of the regiment, having enlisted in December, 1361, when less than 17 years of age.
He was universally known as " Buck" Tripp, and was a great favorite with his comrades. Many
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an older soldie: was cheered by the lively dispo- sition and ready wit of this boy in years, who per- formed his full share of the duties of army life.
Genial and kind as a comrade in camp, he proved brave and fearless as a soldier in battle.
Subsequent to his service in the Twenty-eighth he re-enlisted in Co. A. Eighth New York Heavy Artillery on December 10, 1863. He was wounded at Reames Station, Va., August 24, 1864. And finally discharged, June 30. 1865. He has resided since the war at Coleman, Cass County, Mo., where he was engaged in farming until his health failed.
CAPTAIN DAVID HARDIE, our President, is dead. No other vacant chair in this society would be more conspicuous than his to-day, for no other member of our organization was more genial or more highly respected than he. His kindly disposition, his sympathy with his comrades, his frankness and uniform good nature, made him one of the most popular men in the regiment. As an officer, he always used his authority with a mild hand. He did not feel above the men he commanded, and it was on his motion that the question of rank was ignored in this society.
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Gifted with humor himself and appreciating it in cthers he was always welcomed to any circle. He enjoyed to a very large degree the strong, personal attachment and love of his comrades, and the un- limited confidence and respect of his friends and neighbors, which is the best attestation that can be given to a man's character.
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LIEUTENANT JEREMIAH LONG was a brave soldier and a kind and efficient officer. His record is one of the best in the regiment. Either as sergeant, lieutenant or commander of a com- pany he filled every position with ability and satisfaction. A genial and kind nature was united with all the characteristics of a courteous gentle- man, and no truer or better friend than " Jerry Long " ever wore the blue.
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